32 nd Anniversary

GENERAL INFORMATION

2014-2015 I S L A M I C

Message from the President

As the president of Islamic Azad University (IAU), I would like to extend my warm and Stu lev sincere greetings to you. Life is all about making choices, and the choice you are about gen to make will influence your future in many aspects. What we offer you is the opportunity tostudy in a challenging environment, through providing outstanding facilities as well as De excellent research and education. As Full-time or part-time, our courses are of the highest quality. They are designed to be directly relevant to industry, commerce and business in various fields. Meeting people Ba from many different backgrounds will put you in an international atmosphere, in which your time would be made more rewarding. The President of Islamic Azad University Dr. Hamid Mirzadeh The reasonable tuition and outstanding support you will receive, will make you sure of a Ma challenging and fulfillingstudy experience here at the IAU. I am confident that the IAU will pave the way for its students, who are well equipped with proven knowledge to take the best places in different aspects of science, business and etc. I hope to welcome all of you as our students in the forthcoming year. Ph Pro

Membership of International Associations Tho FUIW: The Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World was founded in Morocco mu (1987), with members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in attendance. The ultimate aim of the organization is to support universities and higher education institutions to train both wise and qualified human resources to serve the Islamic nations. Since its inception, over 200 universities from the four corners of the world have joined the association. IAU: Founded in 1950, International Association of Universities is one of the most Pro reputable university associations. Its mission is based on the principles of the right to gain knowledge and tolerating differing views and avoiding involvement in political disputes. - C IAUP: Founded in 1965, at Oxford University in Britain, International Association of -Al University Presidents' primary mission is to improve the quality of higher education. IAUP -An also sets out to promote global awareness and competence as well as peace and Sin international understanding through education. com IATU: Founded in Dusseldorf, Germany in May 1955, International Association of are Scientific & Technological University Libraries (IATUL) provides the possibilities for wit members to participate in annual conferences, combine the efforts to create synergies, uni develop collaborative approaches to solve common problems, encourage international cooperation as well as establish a worldwide library network. app AUAP: The Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific has contributed to the the strengthening of the international mission and quality of education of its member institutions and has grown to become an association of around 600 members from over 100 countries. ASAIHL: Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning founded in 1956 at Thailand. The President of IAU was elected as a member in the ASAIHL's Board of The Trustees as the only representative of I .R. , among the 179 members in this fam association. ow IISA: Iranian International Studies Association founded on 2 December 2007, in Tehran. dor The objectives of this association in the field of Int'l relations are as follows: Development con & research for the promotion of cooperation between academic researchers and imp establishing constructive interaction within scientific centers as well as cooperation Ali among associations inside & outside the country. and A Z A D U

Duration of Studies

Students are required to complete their studies within the period specified for each A s level. Permission to continue their studies for those who fail to meet the time limits is scie generally not granted except under extenuating circumstances. journ

Degree Time Limit Associate 2-3 years

Bachelor's Continuous 4-6 years The adm ity Discontiniuous* 2-3 years assis stud Master's Continuous 6-9 years Appl Discontiniuous** 2-3 years but a 1- Ac Ph.D. 4 years Professional Doctorate 6 years -To betw Those who wish to attend the abridged Bachelor's or Master's degree programs -To a must have a relevant Associate diploma or Bachelor's degree respectively. Asso -To -To -To Admission Procedures acad -To Prospective students must submit the following documents in support of their applications: -To - Completed application form; -To - All previous diplomas (certificates) and transcripts; - Any certificates or letters of recommendation in support of the application. 2- M

Since the medium of instruction is Persian, students are required to have a good Afgha command of the language prior to attending the classes. Intensive Persian courses are provided for those who are not proficient in the language. Foreign students 3- Ma with good command of Persian must take a language proficiency test held by the Anza university, prior to the formal registration in a degree program. For further information, and Q applicants are requested to contact their nearest Iranian embassies or directly write to the Office of the Vice Presidency for International Affairs. 4- Ad App regu Student Residences For f The Islamic Azad University thrives on providing a safe environment for students and their No.15 families. Most of our branches currently offer dormitory facilities, either on properties The Is Tel: ( owned by the Islamic Azad University or on properties we have rented in order to provide Fax: ( dormitory facilities to our students. There is an office tasked with ensuring constant and Webs Email continuous supervision and offers necessary training to relevant authorities in order to improve the quality of residences offered to the students. A limited number of dormitories are available in our campuses for the utilization of Iranian and foreign students, which are to be allocated on the first come, first serve basis.

Students Must hold an Associate degree Prior to entry into this program.

Students must hold a Bachelor degree prior to entry into this program. U N I V E R S I T Y

Research at IAU List of Countries in wich the IAU has signed MOU with a university: A significant part of the budget at all branches is devoted to research projects, scientific meetings, research methods workshops, scientific and literary research Azerbaijan Lebanon journals and setting up related research council. Afghanistan Malaysia Armenia Philippine Vice Presidency for Int’l Affairs Australia Poland Belarus Portugal The Vice Presidency for International Affairs at IAU pays close attention to all aspects of Russia admission, education and well-being of international students. It is the focal point for Brazil assistance and advice on any matter relating academic studies and welfare of foreign Canada Spain students. Cyprus Sudan Applicants can contact the office for any queries. Activities of this Vice Presidency also include, Czech Republic Sweden but are not limited to: England Syria 1- Academic Cooperation France Taiwan Germany Tajikistan - To sign the academic Memorandum of Understanding and other forms of agreement Greece Tanzania between the Islamic Azad University branches and other universities all over the world; Hungary Thailand - To apply and maintain the memberships of the Islamic Azad University in International Tunisia Associations; India - To coordinate granting scholarships to IAU students in foreign universities; Iraq Turkey UAE - To organize international conferences and seminars; Italy - To facilitate visa for faculty members and students to participate in international Japan Uganda academic activities abroad; Jordan *** - To translate necessary documents; Kazakhstan UN - To publish the University’s packages in English; - To organize meetings with authorities of foreign universities.

2- Management of Foreign Branches including:

Afghanistan, Dubai, Lebanon and Oxford.

3- Management of International Branches including: Anzali, Ayatollah Amoli, Jolfa, Khalije-e-Fars in Abadan, Kish, Makou andQeshm Island .

4- Admission of Foreign Students Applicants from foreign nationalities could study at IAU according to the rules and regulations, with or without participating in the nationwide entry examination.

For further information please contact the Office of Vice President for International Affairs: No.159 , 7 th Boostan St.,Pasdaran Ave.,Tehran The Islamic Republic of Iran Tel: (+98 21) 22 56 51 49-22 58 28 34 Fax: (+98 21) 22 58 62 22 Website: www.intl.iau.ir Email: [email protected] Humanities: Sciences:

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13. Computer Sciences 14. Environmental Science

Engineering:

15. Maritime Engineering 16. Information Technology Engineering 17. Mechatronics Engineering 18. Topography Engineering 19. Gas Transmission and Processing 20. Naval Architecture Engineering

Agriculture and Natural Resources:

44. Theology and Islamic studies - Islamic Philosophy and kalam 45. Imam Khomeini's Thoughts and Islamic Mysticism 46. Shafi'I Fiqh 47. Consultation 48. Curriculum Planning Arts: 49. Understanding of Imam Khomeini's Thoughts 50. Distant Evaluation & Geographical Information System Research 51. Quranic and Hadith Sciences Social Communication Sciences 53. Illustration 54. Ancient Culture and Languages 55. Cultural Affairs Management 56. Iranology 57. Knowledge and Information Science 57.58. Educational Sciences 59. Women Studies 60. Regional studies

Medicine: 14. Philosophy of Art 15. Urban Planning

7. Toxicology B.Sc./B.A 8. Health Care Services Management M.Sc./M.A 9. Medicine Supervision 10. Veterinary Ph.D. 11. Veterinary Parasitology 12. Veterinary Histology 13.

1 IAU Campuses

Code Campus Code Campus Code Campus Code Campus

1 Abadeh 101 Farashband Centre 201 Khoy 301 Samirom 2 Abadan 102 Faridan 202 Khoy Sama Institute 302 Sanandaj 1 3 Abadeh Sama Institute 103 Fars Science & Research 203 Kiakala Sama Institute 303 Sanandaj Sama Institute 4 Abarkouh 104 Farsan Centre 204 Komijan 304 Sarab 5 Abarkouh Sama Institute 105 Fasa 205 Kouchesfahan Sama Institute 305 Sarab Sama Institute 6 Abhar 106 Ferdows 206 Kouhbanan Centre 306 Saravan 7 Abhar Sama Institute 107 Ferdows Sama Institute 207 Kouhdasht Centre 307 Sari 8 108 Firoozkouh 208 Lamerd 308 Sari Sama Institute 9 Ahwaz 109 Firouzabad 209 Langroud 309 Sarvestan 10 Ahwaz Sama Institute 110 Firouzabad Sama Institute 210 Lanjan 310 Savad-Kooh 11 Ahwaz Science & Research 111 Fouman and shaft 211 Larestan 311 Saveh 12 Ajabshir 112 Gachsaran 212 Larestan Sama Institute 312 Saveh Sama Institute 13 Aliabad-e- Katool Sama Institute 113 Gachsaran Sama Institute 213 Mahabad 313 Hashtgerd 14 Aliabad-e- Katool 114 Galikesh Sama Institute 214 Mahabad Sama Institute 314 Selseleh Delfan Centre 15 Aligoudarz 115 Garmsar 215 Mahallat 315 Semnan 16 Anar 116 Garmsar Sama Institute 216 Mahdishahr 316 Semnan Sama Institute 17 Andimeshk 117 Gavbandi Centre 217 Mahmoudabad Centre 317 Sepidan 18 Andisheh Sama Institute 118 Germi 218 Mahneshan Centre 318 19 Arak 119 Ghaemshahr 219 Mahshahr 319 Shabestar Sama Institute 20 Arak Sama Institute 120 Ghaemshahr Sama Institute 220 Makou 320 Shadgan 21 Ardakan 121 Ghaen Sama Institute 221 Malayer 321 Shahin Dezh 22 Ardal Centre 122 Ghaenat 222 Malayer Sama Institute 322 Shahin Shahr 23 Ardebil Sama Institute 123 Ghasr-e-Shirin Centre 223 Mamaghan Centre 323 Shahr-e-Babak 24 Ardebill 124 Ghiamdasht (East Tehran) 224 Mamaghan 324 Shahr-e-Kord 25 Ardestan 125 Ghirokarzin Centre 225 325 Shahr-e-Kord Sama Institute 26 Arsanjan 126 Ghoochan 226 Maragheh Sama Institute 326 Shahr-e-Majlesi 27 Arsanjan Sama Institute 127 Ghorveh 227 327 Shahr-e-Rey 28 Asadabad Centre 128 Ghouchan Sama Institute 228 Marand Sama Institute 328 Shahreza 29 Ashkazar Centre 129 Gilan (Lahijan) 229 Marvdasht 329 Shahrood 30 Ashtyan 130 Gilan-e-Gharb Centre 230 Marvdasht Sama Institute 330 Shahroud Sama Institute 31 Astara 131 Golbahar Centre 231 Masal Centre 331 32 Astara Sama Institute 132 Golpayegan 232 Mashhad 332 Shariar (Shahr-e-Ghods) 33 Ayatollah Amoli 133 Gonabad Sama Institute 233 Mashad Science & Research 333 Shazand Centre 34 Ayatollah Amoli Sama Institute 134 Gonbad 234 Mashhad Sama Institute 334 Shiraz 35 Azadshahr 135 Gonbad-e-Kavous 235 MasjedSoleiman 335 Shiraz Sama Institute 36 Azadshahr Sama Institute 136 Gorgan 236 MasjedSoleiman Sama Institute 336 Shiraz Science & Research 37 Centre 137 Gorgan Sama Institute 237 Mehriz 337 Shirgah Centre 38 Babol 138 238 Mehriz Sama Institute 338 Shirvan 39 Babol Sama Institute 139 Hafshjan Centre 239 Meibod 339 Shirvan Sama Institute 40 Badroud Centre 140 Hajiabad Centre 240 Meshkinshahr 340 Shooshtar 41 Bafgh 141 Hamedan 241 Miandoab 341 Shoushtar Sama Institute 42 Baft 142 Hamedan Sama Institute 242 Miandoab Sama Institute 342 Siahkal Centre 43 Baghmalek Centre 143 Harand 243 Mianeh 343 Sirjan 44 Bahraman Centre 144 Haris 244 Mianeh Sama Institute 344 Songhor and Koliayi Centre 45 Bam 145 Hashtroud 245 Minalo Centre 345 Soufian 46 Bandar Abbas 146 Hidaj 246 Minoudasht 346 Sousangerd 47 Bandar Abbas Sama Institute 147 Hormoz Island Centre 247 Mobarakeh 347 Sousangerd Sama Institute 48 Bandar Lengeh 148 Hourand Centre 248 Mohajeran Centre 348 South Tehran 49 Bandar-e-Anzali 149 Ijroud Centre 249 Naghadeh 349 Tabas 50 Bandar-e-Anzali Sama Institute 150 Ilam 250 Nahavan Centre 350 Tabas Sama Institute 51 Bandar-e-Deilam 151 Ilam Sama Institute 251 Naein 351 52 Bandar-e-Gaz Centre 152 Ilkhchi 252 Najafabad 352 Tabriz Sama Institute 53 Bandar-e-Gonaveh Centre 153 Iranshahr 253 Najafabad Sama Institute 353 Tabriz Science & Research 54 Bandar-e-Kangan Centre 154 Islamabad-e-Gharb Centre 254 Naragh 354 Tafresh 55 Bardsir 155 Islamshahr 255 Natanz 355 Taft 56 Behbahan 156 Islamshahr Sama Institute 256 Neiriz 356 Taft Sama Institute 57 Behbahan Sama Institute 157 Ivan-e-Gharb Centre 257 Neishaboor 357 Taibad 58 Behshahr Centre 158 Jahrom 258 Neishabour Sama Institute 358 Takestan 59 Beiza Centre 159 Jajrom Centre 259 Neka 359 Takistan Sama Institute 60 Bigar Centre 160 Jasb Centre 260 Noor 360 Talesh 61 Bileh Savar Centre 161 Jeeroft 261 North Tehran 361 Talesh Sama Institute 62 Birjand 162 Jiroft Sama Institute 262 Noshahr and Chalous Sama Institute 362 Tasouj Centre 63 Birjand Sama Institute 163 Jolfa 263 Nour Sama Institute 363 Tehran Dentistry 64 Bojnoord 164 Jouibar 264 Nourabad Mamasani 364 Tehran Medecine 65 165 Kahnouj 265 Nowshahr & Chaloos 365 Tehran pharmacology 66 Bonab Sama Institute 166 Kalaleh Centre 266 Omidan Sama Institute 366 Tehran Sama Institute 67 Boroujerd 167 Kalibar 267 Omidieh 367 Tehran Science & Research 68 168 Kangavar 268 Oroomieh 368 Tonekabon 69 Bouienzahra 169 Karaj 269 Oroumieh Sama Institute 369 Tonekabon Sama Institute 70 Boukan 170 Karaj Sama Institute 270 Oskou 370 Torbat-e-Heidarieh 71 Boushehr 171 Kashan 271 Pakdasht Sama Institute 371 Torbat-e-Heidarieh Sama Institute 72 Boushehr Sama Institute 172 Kashmar 272 Parand 372 Torbat-e-Jam 73 Broojen 173 Kashmar Sama Institute 273 Pardis 373 Torbat-e-Jam Sama Institute 74 Central Tehran 174 Kazeroon 274 Parsabad moghan 374 Toyserkan 75 Centre for Dental Science Training 175 Kazeroun Sama Institute 275 Pharmaceutical Sciences 375 Varamin–Pishva 76 Chabahar Centre 176 Kerman 276 Qazvin 376 Varamin Sama Institute 77 Dahaghan 177 Kerman Sama Institute 277 Qazvin Sama Institute 377 Varzaghan 78 Daland Sama Institute 178 Kerman Science & Research 278 Qeshm 378 Yasooj 79 Damavand 179 Kermanshah Sama Institute 279 Qeshm Sama Institute 379 Yasouj Sama Institute 80 Damavand Sama Institute 180 Kermanshah 280 Qom 380 Yazd 81 Damghan 181 Khalkhal 281 Rafsanjan 381 Yazd Sama Institute 82 Darab 182 Khalkhal Sama Institute 282 Ramhormoz 382 Zabol 83 Darab Sama Institute 183 Khalkhal Sama Institute 283 Ramsar 383 Zahedan 84 Dargaz Centre 184 Khark 284 Ramsar Sama Institute 384 Zahedan Sama Institute 85 Dargaz Sama Institute 185 Kharvana Centre 285 Rasht 385 Zahedshar 86 Darrehshar 186 Khash 286 Rasht Sama Institute 386 Zanjan 87 Dashtestan 187 Khatam Centre 287 Rashtkhar Centre 387 Zanjan Sama Institute 88 Dehdasht 188 Khoda Afarin Centre 288 Roodehen 388 Zarand Sama Institute 89 Dehloran 189 Khodabandeh 289 Roudan 389 Zarand-e-Kerman 90 Delijan 190 Khomein 290 Roudbar 390 Zarghan 91 Dezfoul 191 Khomein Sama Institute 291 Roudbar Sama Institute 391 Zavareh Centre 92 Dezfoul Sama Institute 192 Khomeinishahr 292 Roudhen Sama Institute 392 Zonouz Centre 93 Doorood 193 Khomeinishahr Sama Institute 293 Roudsar and Amlash Centre 94 Dowlatabad Centre 194 Khonj Centre 294 Sabzevar 95 Eghlid 195 Khoramowj Centre 295 Sabzevar Sama Institute 96 Eizeh 196 Khorasgan 296 Safashahr 97 Esfarayin Centre 197 Khorramabad 297 Saghez 98 Estahban 198 Khorramabad Sama Institute 298 Sahneh 99 Falavarjan 199 Khorramabad Sama Institute 299 Sahand Sama Institute 100 Farahan 200 Khorramshahr 300 Salmas